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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.16, 33,787.26 and 13,305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.16, 33,787.26 and 13,305.88 is: 18,362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.16 : 33,787.26 = 13,305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.16/33,787.26 = 13,305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.16x = 33,787.26 × 13,305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.16x = 449,569,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,569,227.09/24,483.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.39

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